May 8, 2018
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<br />1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in opposition to this item.
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<br />2. Grover Holloman, 1912 Rosemary Lane, Chesapeake, spoke in support of a cost of
<br /> living increase for fire and police retirees to include widows/widowers.
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<br />3. Garland Alexander, 2913 Tanbark Lane, spoke in support of a cost of living increase
<br /> for fire and police retirees to include widows/widowers.
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<br />18-176 (G):
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<br />“ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $431,621,790 FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY
<br />GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018.”
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<br />Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Rowe
<br />Nays: Whitaker
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<br />18 - 177 - Adoption of an ordinance authorizing the transfer of $857,500 between
<br />classifications in the overall and Fourth Quarter FY 2018 Portsmouth Public
<br />Schools (PPS) General Fund Operating Budget.
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<br />Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to table Item 18-177, and was
<br />adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Rowe
<br />Nays: Whitaker
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<br />- New Business -
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<br />18 - 178- Boards and Commissions
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<br />There were no appointments.
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<br />18 - 179 - Items Submitted by Council Members
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<br /> Ms. Psimas informed citizens and City Council of the following events:
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<br />-National Law Enforcement Memorial Bike Ride to Washington D.C. send off, 7:00
<br />a.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Renaissance Hotel.
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<br />-Annual Steeple to Steeple Tour, Saturday, May 12, 2018.
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<br />-Buffalo Riders Parade of Horses, Saturday, 10 a.m., May 12, 2018 at I. C. Norcom
<br />High School.
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<br />-Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 and every Saturday until
<br />December 15, 2018.
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<br /> Dr. Whitaker informed citizens and City Council of National Teacher Appreciation
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<br />Week and in particular National Teacher Day, Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
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<br />18 - 180 - Report on Pending Items
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<br />There were no pending items.
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<br />18 - 181 - Non-Agenda Speakers
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<br />1. Janie Culpepper, 3900 Scott Street, voiced her concern with the response from the
<br />Police Department.
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<br />On motion, meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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